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Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead our production and quality assurance activities at Celestix Industries India Pvt. Ltd. This role is critical to upholding our commitment to 100% quality inspection, ensuring compliance with global standards, and driving operational excellence across our custom wiring harness and plastic injection molding operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute product-specific quality tasks, including First Article Inspection, Failure Analysis, and Qualification Testing, ensuring alignment with stringent product requirements.
Develop and maintain robust reporting systems for quality tracking, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead, mentor, and manage QA teams, ensuring all personnel adhere to IPC/WHMA-A-620, ISO 9001:2015, and IATF 16949:2016 standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, production, supply chain) to ensure compliance with customer contracts and technical documentation (including NPR processes).
Chair the Material Review Board (MRB) and ensure timely disposition and resolution of non-conforming products.
Facilitate direct communication with customers to resolve quality concerns and drive responsiveness across departments.
Maintain and continually improve the Quality Management System (QMS).
Act as quality gatekeeper for accept/reject decisions based on defined criteria and control plans.
Conduct internal audits and support third-party audits to ensure full regulatory compliance.
Analyze inspection data, suggest procedural improvements, and lead CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) initiatives.
Oversee quality planning for new product introductions, including test procedure development, vendor audits, and inspection criteria setup.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum 5+ years of experience in quality control or production in the wiring harness industry.
Strong expertise in the implementation and internal auditing of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and customer-specific standards.
In-depth understanding of contract quality requirements for automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics sectors.
Demonstrated leadership in executing quality inspections, FMEA, root cause analysis, CAPA, and process audits.
Hands-on knowledge of crimp force analysis, pull testing, high-voltage testing, and environmental testing protocols.
Experience working with IPC-certified teams, with an emphasis on ensuring zero DPPM through stage-wise inspections.
Preferred Attributes:
Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma quality frameworks.
Familiarity with ERP systems and quality dashboards for real-time monitoring.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment that follows the DRIVE culture (Dedication, Respect, Integrity, Value, Excellence).
Celestix is an ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949:2016 certified manufacturer based in Pune, India, delivering custom wire harnesses and injection molded components across global industries. Join us in leading a high-performance team that redefines quality standards in precision manufacturing.